Gus Bilirakis: “We need true transparency and real change. We need, again, not empty promises from you, and we have heard that over and…”

In closing, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this particular bill. Again, I commend Representatives Trahan and Carey. I yield back the balance of my time.

Religious freedom is not simply an American value, it is a universal human right, and I truly believe that.

Every person is endowed with inherent dignity and deserves the freedom to live according to their conscience.

I encourage a ``yes'' vote, and I congratulate Representative Torres and others for this great bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.